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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1958
Page
3
Fashion notes describe fall coat silhouettes from tapered shoulders to flared hems with cone trapeze pear and trumpet shapes. Waistlines vary, seaming defines the waist above the bosom, and belts or banding appear at different points. Collarless designs with decorative bibs or ascots offer alternative finishes.
The article describes short playful garments and knee lengths, highlighting luxe fabrics like looped mohair, silk wool, and satin twill. It mentions trim options in chinthilla, sable, beaver, and white mink, plus wide standaway collars for a bold dramatic look.
The article suggests experimenting with lipstick colors in summer to suit deeper skin tones and complement hair and eye color. It highlights a range of pinks, neutrals, and reds and advises trying shades for special effects at mouth corners to enhance natural lip outline.
Mary Mavrogani, wife of Dr George Papanicolaou, kept to the background while supporting his cancer detection work. For decades she managed a home and family, joined him in the lab, and played a steady, patient role as his career produced the world with advances in uterine cancer screening.
Designs for Doing outlines home faucet problems and cautions on mineral buildup. It notes that replacing gaskets is hard when scale and white deposits clog the washer area, and mentions a Teeder device using a soluble phosphate inhibitor to reduce rust stains. Readers can mail an envelope to James Hawkins for more home water system guidance.
Lynn Kssun outlines a color planning method to unify a home from room to room. Start in the dining room with a base carpet and wall colors, then carry a harmonious scheme through living, bedroom, and other areas using complementary shades, draperies, and furniture accents.
A period piece notes the rise of synthetic wigs called miracle fibers, cheaper than natural hair and offered in many colors. Wigs promise varied looks from pink to platinum blonde, with styles designed to hold curls and blend with wearers’ hair, including headbands and full coverage options.
Reading the family recollections, a parent recalls reliving childhood joys through children like kite making and dress shopping. The piece notes a caution against forcing past pleasures that may not fit a current child or situation, citing a shift from sport to quieter pursuits.
The article promotes a summer diet plan to lose pounds through three balanced meals daily while avoiding soft drinks snacks and midmorning treats. It recommends careful weather aware exercise such as morning tennis or swimming, favoring healthy options like fruit juice and apples for a midafternoon snack.
A historic note describes washing with cold water after applying face powder to set it. It claims cold splash helps skin look even and smooth, with powder clinging to rough spots. It advises blotting rather than rubbing to dry the face.
A faded fashion note urges avoiding unflattering outfits while staying cool. It recommends choosing sunback dresses and sleeveless styles carefully, warns that halter tops and bold flesh tones clash, and advises shoppers to select summer wear thoughtfully.
The August Journal profiles Billy Graham and asks why he became a major religious leader. It explores his character as a man, husband, and father, with notes on Dr. Nelson Bell and a glimpse into the Graham family life and their mountain home in How America Live.
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